NHTSA Campaign 18V393000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · Reported Jun 12, 2018 · 12 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015-2017 KME Predator SS Aerial, and 2015-2018 KME Predator Aerial emergency vehicles equipped with an aerial platform and optional modular platform tether control. If the tether control gets unplugged while it is operating the aerial, the last command will be continued to be carried out.
Consequence
If the aerial continues moving when the tether is unplugged, it can increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will install updated software to stop the aerial's movement, free of charge. The recall began July 13, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KME | PREDATOR AERIAL | 2015 | 12 |
| KME | PREDATOR AERIAL | 2016 | 12 |
| KME | PREDATOR AERIAL | 2017 | 12 |
| KME | PREDATOR AERIAL | 2018 | 12 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2015 | 12 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2016 | 12 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2017 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V393000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.